Malek Mohammad, a 15-year-old Afghan boy, set about collecting firewood for his mother so she could cook dinner. As he stepped into a field, there was an explosion, then another. Malek fell victim to two landmines. His legs, stripped from his body, now lay several feet away from him. Two years later, he comes to the United States filled with hope. His goal-to return home to Afghanistan walking.
Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds
Episode Number: 405
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The desire to overcome is at the core of everyone - especially those fighting disease, facing a natural disaster, or coping with a disability or battling mental illness.
Narrated by Lisa Ling, LIFE ON THE LINE is an inspiring look into the resilience of humankind.
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